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Visit Our West River Center Website
410-867-0991
admin[AT]bwccampsandretreats.com
5100 Chalk Point Rd
West River, Maryland 20778
CAMPER AGES: 6-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: West River Center is a United Methodist summer camp that has 1 week overnight or day camp options. It is a traditional summer camp for campers going into 1st-12th grade and has many activities like rock climbing, kayaking, archery, field games, and a giant swing.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: West River sits on about 45 acres in southern Anne Arundel county with a mile of waterfront on the West River. Check out our website for camp photos and more information Our Camp Website Link: www.bwccampsandretreats.com
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 5 cabins that sleep 32 maximum with bedrooms of 2 bunkbeds each and a common room in the middle. The Retreat Center is our most recently renovated building which also has a common room and a larger tiled room for activities. There is an outdoor pool, archery range, climbing tower, low ropes course, basketball court, volleyball court, large meeting hall, dining hall, hiking trail, and a mile of riverfront on the West River for kayaking, sailing, canoeing, and banana boating.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are a United Methodist camp which is infused into the attitude of staff and the culture of the camp. We mix Bible study and worship with our outdoor recreational activities to give a rounded camp adventure. We have activity staff to lead our trained positions every summer and day camp counselors, most of our overnight counselors are volunteers from local communities and churches who come every year. We have been in operation on this site since 1951 and have continued to add to and adapt the camp to make the biggest impact on campers and staff. We want everyone who comes to West River to grow in their love of God, self, neighbor, and nature.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a CIT program for campers of at least 16 years of age, registration is on our website with the other camp programs.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer camperships for families unable to ordinarily afford camp and volunteer counselors who come receive 25% off their camper's tuition. For more info, Our Camp Website Link: www.bwccampsandretreats.com
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We host groups year round for retreats and events. Schools, corporations, churches, and crafters all use our site for a few hours to a couple weeks. Our Camp Website Link: www.bwccampsandretreats.com
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp typically begins in mid-June through the first week of August. For specific dates, check our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.bwccampsandretreats.com
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We hire for several positions for the summer season- program staff (lead activities), counselors, kitchen aides, and lifeguards. We offer the option to stay in on-site housing (staff only) and provide all meals. For more information, check out Our Camp Website Link: www.bwccampsandretreats.com or email assistantdirector[AT]westrivercenter.org
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